Suzanne Brooks
New Haven,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Ability to adapt to dynamic settings while staying motivated and remaining optimistic. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
East Allen County Schools
New Haven , IN
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers within the classroom setting.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
Special Education Paraprofessional
East Allen County Schools
New Haven , IN
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fort Wayne Community Schools - Lincoln Elementary
Fort Wayne , IN
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
Research Associate
Self-Employed Crowdsourcing Contractor Amazon
New Haven , IN
03.2012 - 10.2020
- Supported other researchers in study- and project-related activities.
- Collaborated with other researchers both in-person and virtually.
- Supported field research projects of large scope and complexity under guidance of leadership.
In Home Child Care Provider
Self-Employed
New Haven , IN
08.2000 - 09.2020
- Organized educational activities such as games, crafts, reading and outdoor activities.
- Displayed excellent communication skills with parents, staff members and other caregivers.
- Taught basic language skills such as colors, numbers and shapes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of care provided.
Data Entry Clerk
United State Post Office
Fort Wayne , IN
03.1998 - 01.1999
- Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01-2025
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indiana University
Fort Wayne IndianaSkills
- Documentation skills
- Pleasant Demeanor
- Self-starter
- Individual instruction
- Crisis management
- Skill building support
- Educational support
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Collecting Information
- Verifying Data Accuracy
- Service Oriented
- Microsoft Office
- Task Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Writing and Editing
- Highly Efficient and Productive
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
East Allen County Schools
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
East Allen County Schools
08.2022 - 08.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fort Wayne Community Schools - Lincoln Elementary
09.2020 - 08.2022
Research Associate
Self-Employed Crowdsourcing Contractor Amazon
03.2012 - 10.2020
In Home Child Care Provider
Self-Employed
08.2000 - 09.2020
Data Entry Clerk
United State Post Office
03.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Indiana University
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